How to Appeal Child Support Grant Rejection
Step-by-step guide to appealing your Child Support Grant application
⏰ Deadline: You must appeal within 90 days from decline
Appeal Steps
1
Get Decline Reasons
Request written reasons for the decline from SASSA. Common reasons include income threshold issues or caregiver status questions.
2
Gather Evidence
Collect proof of your caregiver status, income documents, and the child's birth certificate.
3
Prepare Appeal
Write an appeal letter addressing each decline reason with supporting evidence.
4
Submit Within Deadline
Submit your appeal to SASSA within 90 days. Request a receipt as proof of submission.
5
Follow Up
Check on your appeal status after 30 days if you haven't heard back.
Required Documents
- ☐Decline letter
- ☐Your ID document
- ☐Child's birth certificate
- ☐Proof of residence
- ☐Proof of caregiver status (school letters, clinic cards)
- ☐Income proof or affidavit
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ⚠Not proving primary caregiver status adequately
- ⚠Missing income documentation
- ⚠Submitting after the 90-day deadline
- ⚠Not including the child's documents